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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.28, 36,256 and 14,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.28, 36,256 and 14,336.32 is: 19,783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.28 : 36,256 = 14,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.28/36,256 = 14,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.28x = 36,256 × 14,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.28x = 519,777,617.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,777,617.92/26,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.51

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